Mothers Have it Hardest
Mothers Have it Hardest
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Today, we bring you two stories–one from Hilary Oliver, and one from Kyle Dempster and his mother, Terry–about the struggle of loving an adventurer. The struggle between loving them so much that you don’t want to see them hurt, and loving them so much that you want to support them in pursuing their dreams–in doing the things that make them tick.
This story was originally inspired by one of Kyle’s blog posts by the same title. You can find more of Kyle’s writing at Through My Eyes.
You can find Hilary’s writing at TheGription.
Music: The Walk by Nony Zero • Fly by Jason Tyler Burton • Walk a Mile in My Spurs by Stillborn Identity • Shadowlark by The King in Yellow • Last Chance for Love by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club • Around the Bend by woodrowgerber • Yucca by Dokapi • Pay My Dues by Battery Life • Hard Right by Drop Top Lincoln
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The Shorts — The Drowning Machine
The Drowning Machine
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Music: Imagine Magenta by Dan-O • In This Minute by A Single Voice • Wild Wind by John Berry from Big North • Trouble With River Cities by Pela from Anytown Graffiti
Many thanks to John for letting us use his music. He found us and we are grateful!
Some of Pela’s members have regrouped and now perform as Augustines.
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Widge
Widge
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Music: Done with Dallas by Bradley Carter • Iron Horse by Angie and the Car Wrecks • I Caught Ya Hidin’ by Paperboy • Hot Mess by Black Pistol Fire • Blizzard of My Love by Paperboy • Matter of Time by Runaway Dorothy • Chasing Trains by Publish the Quest
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The Shorts — My Bluebird of Happiness
My Bluebird of Happiness
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You can find more of Hilary’s writing at TheGription.com.
Music: Past the Sun by The Cassettes • Workin’ Hard Woman by Kelly Richey • Title of Photograph: Filled with Dread in Los Angeles by Chuck Hoffman • 15 Minutes by Hemmit • Innuendo by Chiwawa
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Live from 5Point Vol. 7
Live from 5Point Vol. 7
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Our next guest, Katie Lee, was a force to have on stage. Feisty, poignant and ready to tell you what she thinkS, Katie is not your typical nonagenarian. Katie started her career as an actress in Hollywood, but soon left it behind after taking her first trip down the Grand Canyon. But it was Glen Canyon that she fell in love with. When it was flooded in 1963, Katie used her voice to write songs and books about the river and the west. And she’s still using her voice as an activist for the environment.
This episode contains strong language.
Nobody’s River will be at mountain and adventure film festivals for the rest of the year. It will release online late 2014
You can see and hear more of Katie Lee in DamNation with screenings scheduled around the country, or schedule one near you. And you can watch it online on June 6th.
Watch the DamNation trailer now.
Music: Lake Rise by John Berry • Bloom by Benny No-Good • Holy Water by Denise Casey
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